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Big Shots – Guns, Gangs and UN Agents in Haiti

I was looking for a ship to get away from the island, but found myself in one of the most dangerous places on Earth instead.

Yuri Drobkov

10 Things To Do in Hawaii for Free

Travel to Hawaii doesn’t have to break the bank. A local shares insight into budget-friendly things to do on the islands.

Jolene Yee

The Return of Kaikoura: 5 Activities in One of New Zealand’s Top Spots

After a devastating earthquake, Kaikoura is re-opening to the outside world.

Alison Spencer

Tips for Backpacking Alone

Here are a few tips to help you stay engaged and make the most of your solo travel experience… Whether you’re a first time traveler or a long term nomad.

Laurie Tighe

Dear Anthony Bourdain

There’s as much blue as there is orange in a meaningful travel experience. You showed both. Thank you.

Dale Thomas Vaughn

Being a Woman in a Country Where You Do Not Speak the Language

Age and gender are only limiting factors if you let them be, so get out there get lost in some mistranslations.

Dylan Kristine

Top Ten Fall Foliage Hikes in New England

These ten hikes deliver on the Northeast’s best fall foliage, minus the expected crowds.

Nick Howdy

Why Is the Urge to Travel So Addictive?

“People talk about travel taking me out of my comfort zone. That’s never been my goal.”

Dina Bennett

Seven Steps to Making Your Money Matter

How to handle your money stuff and start making a difference

Garrett Philbin

Finding Meaningful Conversations in Havana

It’s refreshing to travel somewhere expecting to be overwhelmed by the physical beauty and to find how much more meaningful personal connections are than the sites we see.

Morgan Bernard

How to Talk with Locals Who Can’t Speak Your Language

A professional translator shares a guide to help you communication with locals who don’t know any of the languages you use.

Bernadine Racoma

Three Things You Don’t Actually Need on the Camino de Santiago

…what you really don’t need for a 500-mile walk across northern Spain.

Katy Zweifel

10 Creative Ways Anyone Can Earn A Living On The Road

…when I say these options are there for anyone, I do mean anyone. All you have to do is get out there…

Perry Thompson

Travel for All. All for Travel.

We’re the biggest little travel media network in the world, and we’re about to wade into a new generation of life.

Dale Thomas Vaughn

How Instagram is Changing the Way People Travel

…going to an Instagrammable location creates its own special type of adventure, its own special pilgrimage, if you will.

Derek Loudermilk

How to Offset Your Travel’s Impact on Climate Change

Research came out this week that shows travel is an even bigger contributor to climate change than previously realized.

Dale Thomas Vaughn

10 Safety Tips for Driving in a Foreign Country

…Road traffic accidents continue to be the leading cause of injury for tourists abroad.

Craig Wright

Igloos in India – Unexpected Winter Joys

…igloos built by a Master and made accessible to so many of us from this developing low-passport power country who would otherwise never afford an igloo stay.

Abby R

Reclaim Your Power After Harassment (or Worse) as a Solo Female Traveler

…While a lot of advice focuses on how to be prepared, it’s equally important to have strategies for recovering if harassment – or worse – happens on the road.

Sarah Beaumont

How To Prevent Theft While Traveling

“Fortune favors the prepared mind,” said Louis Pasteur.

Candice Whitlock

True Travel Story: How to Avoid Becoming a Serial Killer’s Next Victim

…a notorious Backpack Killer remained on the loose, spreading fear and preying on foreign travelers… well… like me.

Christopher Warner

9 Travel Destinations That Could Disappear to Climate Change

…what will be our generation’s Atlantis?

Dale Thomas Vaughn

Top 5 Inspirational TED Talks About Travel

Travel’s the great driver of making meaningful connection, so we want to encourage people to travel, but we also want to encourage the voices and stories from people who have unique stories to tell.

Dale Thomas Vaughn

What To Do With Pets When You Take a Career Gap Year

…For most of us, pets form part of our extended family, so making sure they have somewhere to stay, that will keep them happy and safe is a big consideration in your career break planning.

Ben Reeve